Eden Hazard eyes Europa League glory after difficult Premier League campaign

Eden Hazard admits only winning the Europa League will make Chelseas season passable as he looks likely to leave this summer.The forward has told the Blues of his decision, although has not revealed it publicly, with Real Madrid strongly linked with a move.Hazard suggested his future will become clear after the Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku on May 29.Eden Hazard could have just one more game to play for Chelsea (Ian Walton/PA)Chelsea finished third in the Premier League a huge 26 points behind champions Manchester City and the Belgium international knows a successful season hinges on victory in Azerbaijan.When asked to give Chelseas season a rating out of 10, he said: Now its like six-and-a-half. If wewin in Baku, it is going to be maybe a seven-and-a-half.When you look at the season, (Manchester City and Liverpool) are far better than us. If we want tocompete with them next season, we need to do it better. Its that simple. We need to win games in football if you dont, youre in trouble.How can we bridge the gap if the transfer ban remains in place? I think if we can keep the same philosophy as this season, keep playing football like we tried to do it this season but in a better way, thats it.Eden Hazard believes Chelsea are a long way behind Manchester City (Nick Potts/PA)Maurizio Sarris side beat Tottenham to third by a point following their final day 0-0 draw at Leicester.We are the best team in London, I have no doubt about that. But the league is so competitive, added Hazard.To be in the top four in the Premier League is very hard. We have achieved this, we worked all together during the season.We did a great job. Could it have been better? Of course, but at the end the target isto be in the top four and we are.Should Hazard leave, Chelsea could look to United States international Christian Pulisic to replace him.Christian Pulisic is looking to make his mark in the Premier League next season (John Walton/PA)Pulisic agreed a 57.7million move to Stamford Bridge from Borussia Dortmund in January but remained on loan with the Bundesliga club.The 20-year-old will link up with the Bluesin pre-season and told the clubs website: Im super excited to get started.I cant wait, its going to be an amazing experience. A little change for me but to be in England and be able to speak EnglishIm thrilled.Ive been waiting a long time for this. It has been one of my biggest dreams to be here and play in the Premier League. To be a Chelsea player is a huge honour and Im obviously really excited.Jonny Evans admitted his first season at Leicester was a difficult one (Martin Rickett/PA)Leicester came ninth but defender Jonny Evans admitted it had been a tough campaign following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in October and the sacking of Claude Puel in February.It has been a difficult season, he said.The first half of the season was very difficult for the club and the supporters, and everyone who has been involved.We showed great character at certain times throughout the season. There were so many games this season we went behind early doors and managed to get something out of games.There has been a character and a spirit. Even the manager has been impressed with that since he has come in.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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